DISCLAIMER: ALL I OWN IS MY CHARACTERS. EVERY THING BELONGS TO WHO EVER MADE IT.
I have rewritten this chapter as well as Chapter Six. No big changes just at the bottom of the story. Some bits and pieces were brought to my attention which I completely agreed with. I have eradicated any other powers Shawn may have possessed. His only power is his transparent form and the invulnerability that comes with it. Please forget any thing else you knew about him. Thanks.
Touched
Chapter Seven
Shawns' confidence was over flowing. He found himself walking around the mansion with a smug grin on his face and the stride of a man who feared nothing. He felt in control now. As if his hatred of his mutant side was just a dream. He loved it. In the last two weeks, with Ladhas' help, he had faced his abilities and even she had to admit, they weren't too shabby.
Jubilee leant over to Rogue as they stood on the lawn and jerked her head in Shawn's direction. "What's wrong with this picture?" She said. "I thought the bowed head and droopy eyes was a regular stance."
"He does seem different." Rogue replied. "Confident."
Jubilee sniggered. "Well ignore what Cosmo says Rogue. Confidence is not what every girl wants in a man. I like mine domesticated and easily persuaded. Shawn has just taken himself off the menu."
Rogue laughed at how the new Shawn wasn't to Jubilee's liking. But there was something about the way he moved now that intrigued Rogue. It was almost like she was seeing him for the first time. Now she could make out his chiselled jaw and haunting grey eyes. How his pale hair naturally parted in the middle and now that he was standing up straight, how tall and toned his body was. She glanced over at Bobby who smiled at her when he felt Rogues' eyes upon him. She smiled back but only half-heartedly. She had something else on her mind.
Shawn. I would like to see you Xavier said in Shawns' mind.
Shawn didn't freak out this time. He let out a deep breath and rolled his eyes. "Great" he muttered.
Shawn headed into the mansion and made his way to the Professors office. When he arrived he knocked on the door and waited for a reply.
"Come in Shawn." Xavier called.
Shawn pushed open the double doors and stood there in all his glory. He shot a dazzling smile at Xavier and walked into the room.
Xavier gestured to the doors that were still open.
Shawn glanced back at the door and let out a bored sigh, dragging himself over to the doors and closing them with a solid thud.
Xavier raised an eyebrow causing his entire bald head to ripple with wrinkles.
"You're a hard man to find Shawn. Considering you spend every day and night here." He said.
Shawn shrugged. "What can I say. I've been busy." He chuckled.
Xavier did not seem amused by Shawn's little joke. He gave half a smile then gestured to the seat on the other side of his desk.
Shawn sat down. "So. What's up?"
"That was going to be my question. Your teachers have noticed a chip the size of a house on your shoulder lately. When we first met you were a shy young boy who hid from attention. Now it seems you can't get enough of it. Why the sudden change?"
"I'm not going to live forever. What's the use in hiding."
"What about your transparent form? Have you mastered that yet?"
"I still need inspiration to get it going. I'll get there."
"I'm sure you will. There is another matter I wish to speak to you about. You are one of our more elusive students, but there are two others who are more mysterious than you and you seem to be close with them both." Xavier stated.
Shawn grinned. "Who? Ladha and Marco?"
Xavier nodded. "The day you and I first met was the first time I met Ladha and it has been the last time I have seen her. She ignores my calls and only shows up to half of her classes. Regularly the classes the two of you share. As for Marco. He believes he doesn't need to make an appearance at any of his classes."
"He sleeps a lot" Shawn chuckled.
"I'm afraid I do not find it amusing Shawn. This is a school just like any other. There are rules. Since I and the other teachers cannot communicate with Marco and Ladha I am asking you. It is only in their best interests."
"Sure. What ever." Shawn stood from his seat and immediately received Xavier's glare. "I thought we were done."
"If you do see Ladha or Marco ask them to come to my office. I would very much like to speak with them."
Shawn left the room swiftly and let the doors close with another solid thud.
Ladha was waiting outside and quickly grabbed his arm, rushing him away from the office.
"Hey. You should have seen it." Shawn said excitedly. "Xavier couldn't believe his eyes. Once I've figured out this changing thing completely I'll really give it to him."
Ladha smiled. "I like the new you. Confident, positive, a force to be reckoned with and what not."
"I like it to." Shawn noticed figures moving down the hallway and instantly recognised them as Jubilee and Rogue.
Ladha looked in their direction also. "I bet you she'll like the new Shawn too."
"I'm counting on it."
"So you really socked it to old Professor X then? Feel good." Ladha asked.
"It felt great."
"Well we'll have to work more on your powers. Make you the best mutant here. I've spoken to Marco. He's keen to help as well. Anything to make Xavier squirm."
"Speaking of Marco. Xavier had some bee in his bonnet about you two. Not showing up to class."
Ladha laughed. "That should be the least of his worries. Xavier's got it coming something wicked." She leant close to Shawn. "You want in?"
Shawn replied with an equally as mischievous tone. "What do you have in mind?"
"Well I don't know about you but I'm sick of being ignore around here. You, me and Marco have some pretty powerful abilities yet we're at the bottom of the food chain. If we knew what we were up against, what powers the other kids around here had, maybe we'd be able to sort the losers from the competition. Then we can make a name for ourselves. We could rule this school." Ladha said.
Shawn sniggered. "What? You want to hand out a questionnaire?"
Ladha looked over to the closed doors of Xavier's office. "I bet he keeps school records in there. We could find out everything we need to know."
"Where do I fit in?"
"Well I don't think my scent will help with this mission or Marco's morphing. But perhaps if we had an invisible friend who could get in and out without even being seen..."
The old Shawn would have replied with an instant NO. But for some reason, this little escapade was sounding kind of fun. "When do you want to do it?"
"Tonight" Ladha said. "Marco will fill you in on the rest of the plan."
Shawn turned his attention back to Rogue as she walked down the hallway. He smiled when she looked back at him and then quickly looked away.
Ladha giggled and slapped Shawn's back. "But I'll let you take care of some unfinished business first. I have to get going."
Ladha walked off in the opposite direction while Shawn began to chase after Rogue.